Self-Love and the Twelve Days of Christmas

What self-love has given to me

In the spirit of the festive season, I’ve written a variation on the twelve days of Christmas carol. It serves as a reminder that at this time of year it is important that we think of ourselves, as well as others.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the second day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the third day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the fourth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the fifth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the sixth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the seventh day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the eighth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, no criticism, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the ninth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, bursting confidence, no criticism, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the tenth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, no trouble sleeping, bursting confidence, no criticism, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, an attitude of gratitude, no trouble sleeping, bursting confidence, no criticism, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my self-love gave to me, purpose and meaning, an attitude of gratitude, no trouble sleeping, bursting confidence, no criticism, boundless optimism, positive self-talk, full self-esteem, vibrant energy, drive and action, self-compassion and a knowing I’m free to be me.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, and the confidence and compassion to be kind to yourself at this busy time of year.